Debates on further reform 1.4

Question 1

Devolution

Answer 1

IT HAS WORKED - Northern Ireland and the Troubles creating a power sharing government

HASN’T WORKED - Majority of Scotland wanted to stay in the EU and wishes were not granted

Question 2

Electoral Reform

Answer 2

IT HAS WORKED - more proportionally represented governments through devolution

HASN’T WORKED - AV 2011 got turned down, people don’t want more change

Question 3

House of Lords Reform

Answer 3

IT HAS WORKED - Upper house only consists of people with merit or experience

HASN’T WORKED - still not elected

Question 4

The Human Rights Act

Answer 4

IT HAS WORKED - 1998 act meant more citizens’ rights were protected

HASN’T WORKED - majority vote from parliament can count this

Question 5

what are the arguments as to why there needs to be no reform

Answer 5

• enables autonomy as well as strong governments
• lack of clear ageeement for future changes

Question 6

what are the arguments as to why there needs to be more reform

Answer 6

• UK out of step with other western democracies (electoral system and HOL)
  -can take away power given to devolved bodies
• need clarity on their rights